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Introduced
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Jewish men and women serve in the United States Armed Forces. They have faced antisemitism both at home and in service, yet proudly served, and fought in the United States military. Jewish War Veterans of the USA traces its history back to March 15, 1896 when 63 Civil War veterans gathered for the first meeting of the Hebrew Union Veterans Association, the group's original name, in New York City. That meeting was called to counter false claims of a lack of service by Jewish Americans in the Civil War. Jewish War Veterans of the USA is the longest continuously serving veterans group in the United States, with 128 years of service as of March 15, 2024. It received its congressional charter in 1984. The Jewish War Veterans, Department of New Jersey, is at the forefront of efforts to educate and inform federal and State legislators on issues of particular concern to all veterans including funding, services, and benefits. They are also involved in support of local veterans' activities such as parades, memorial events, picnics, and flag retirement services. Jewish war veterans continue to live up to the mission to preserve the Jewish-American military legacy to protect veteran rights, to spread Americanism, and to promote community. It is fitting and proper to recognize the Jewish war veterans and their contributions on the battlefields and to the cause of freedom and justice for all veterans.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates March 15 of each year as Jewish War Veterans Day in New Jersey, honoring the significant contributions of Jewish Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The resolution highlights the historical context of Jewish military service, noting that during World War II, 550,000 Jewish men and women served across all military branches, often facing antisemitism while still achieving notable ranks and serving with distinction. It specifically recognizes the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, the longest continuously serving veterans group in the United States, which traces its origins to a meeting of 63 Civil War veterans on March 15, 1896, originally organized to counter false claims about Jewish American military participation. The resolution calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, organizations, and citizens to observe the day with appropriate events and activities, and aims to preserve the Jewish-American military legacy, protect veteran rights, promote Americanism, and honor the contributions of Jewish veterans to the cause of freedom and justice.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 03/18/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR163 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/163_I1.HTM |
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